UHMW, also known as UHMW-PE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene), is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic material, with a continuous use temperature range of up to 180° F (82° C).
More about Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW) »Superior abrasion resistance
Low coefficient of friction
Good corrosion resistance
Excellent impact strength
Technical Resources
- MCAM – TIVAR 1000 Blue UHMW-PE Flyer
- MCAM – TIVAR HPV Food Grade UHMW-PE Flyer
- MCAM – TIVAR HPV Food Grade UHMW-PE Data Sheet
- MCAM – TIVAR 1000 UHMW-PE Data Sheet
- Simona DataSheet ECTFE901 ECTFE902
- Quadrant Flyer Construction
- Quadrant Flyer Food Meat
- Quadrant Flyer Food Packaging
- Quadrant Brochure Engineering Plastics Construction
- Quadrant Brochure Metal Detectable Plastics in Food Processing
- TIVAR HOT UHMW PE Flyer Web
- MCM NA TIVAR HPV FG UHMW PE Flyer Web
- MCM NA TIVAR MD UHMW PE Flyer Web 2
- MCM Tivar H.O.T
- MCM Tivar HPV
- MCM Tivar Oil Filled
- MCM Tivar Polysteel
- MCM Tivar SuperPlus
- MCM Tivar UV Stabilized Black
- MCM Tivar UV Stabilized Except Black
- MCM FP 4B TIVAR HPV FG UHMW PE BreadConveyor_Web
- MCM Tivar 88 BurnGuard
- MCM Tivar 88 ESD
- MCM Tivar Ceram P
- MCM Tivar CleanStat
- MCM Tivar Dockguard
- MCM Tivar Dryslide
- MCM Tivar ECO
- MCM Tivar ECO Recycled
- MCM Tivar ESD
- MCM Tivar Extended Wear
- MCM DataSheet Tivar 1000
- MCM DataSheet Tivar 1000 Black
- MCM DataSheet Tivar 1000 EC
- MCM DataSheet Tivar 88
- MCM DataSheet Tivar 88 2
- MCM DataSheet Tivar 88 2 ESD Black
- MCM DataSheet QuickSilver HD
- MCM DataSheet QuickSilver UHMW PE
- Polymer Industries Typical Properties POLYSLICK UHMW Virgin
- Polymer Industries Typical Properties ULTRAPOLY Braxx
- Polymer Industries Typical Properties POLYSLICK Bus Curb
- Polymer Industries Typical Properties POLYSLICK Fender Pads
- Polymer Industries Typical Properties POLYSLICK Flexi Fend
- Polymer Industries Safety Data Sheet Polyslick Bus Curb
- Polymer Industries Safety Data Sheet Polyslick Fender Pads
- Polymer Industries Safety Data Sheet Polyslick Flexi Fend
- Polymer Industries Safety Data Sheet Polyslick UHMW Rod
- Polymer Industries Safety Data Sheet Polyslick UHMW Sheet
- Polymer Industries Safety Data Sheet Ultrapoly BRAXX with Sand
- Polymer Industries Safety Data Sheet Ultrapoly BRAXX with Slag
- Polymer Industries Brochure Polyslick UHMWrod
- Polymer Industries Brochure Polyslick UHMWsheet
- Polymer Industries Brochure Ultrapoly Anti Skid
- Polymer Industries Brochure Polyslick BusCurb
- Polymer Industries Brochure Polyslick Marine
- Polymer Industries Brochure Polyslick RocketPlate
- Artek Distribution Guide Duravar UHMW PE
- Artek Product Guide Duravar UHMW PE
- Artek Technical Guideline Duravar UHMW PE
Suppliers / Brands
Common Applications
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Aerospace
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Automotive
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Bearings and Bushings
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Building & Construction
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Chemical Processing
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Food and Beverage Preparation and Processing
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Gaskets and Seals
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Gears
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Heavy Equipment
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Hopper and Bed Liners
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Machine Shops
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Milling and Mining
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Oil and Gas
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Orthotics
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Outrigger Pads
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Packaging and Conveying Equipment
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Playground Equipment
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Recreational Vehicles
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Semiconductor and Electronics
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Sheaves
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Sporting Goods
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Tooling & Prototyping
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Valves and Fittings
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Wear Strips
Physical Properties
Units | ASTM Test | Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene | |
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Tensile strength @ break @ 73°F | psi | D638 | 3,550 – 5,800 |
Flexural modulus @ 73°F | psi | D790 | 98,300 – 222,000 |
Izod impact (notched) | ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 | 1.0 – 16 |
Water absorption @ 73°F – 24 hours | % | D570 | <0.01 |
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) | (in/in F) | D696 | 6.8E-5 to 7.8E-5 |
Coefficient of friction | D1894 | 0.08 – 0.2 | |
Deflection Temperature Under Load @ 264 psi | °F | D648 | 154 – 173 |
* Technical Data is provided courtesy of UL Prospector (www.ulprospector.com) and IAPD (www.IAPD.org).
Data is to be considered representative and is provided for guidance only. All product performance must be verified by the user under actual application conditions.